A Flying Sword Asks of Immortality

After reaching the pinnacle of martial arts, Qiao Ming is struck by a flying sword sent by an enemy. In that critical moment, only one thought arises in his mind: "Can immortality truly be attained through such means?" The path to eternity is divided into distinct orthodoxies. The Orthodox Daoist School focuses on foundation building, nine-turn alchemy, refining astral energies into divine light, and forming the primordial spirit to secure eternal life. The Divine Gate School emphasizes condensing the primordial embryo, nurturing innate abilities through the true spirit, and achieving an undying body via nine cycles of physical refinement. Buddhist traditions harness demons as tools with diamond blessings and tenfold consciousness to attain arhatship, or command calamities to reverse cause and effect, achieving the formless state of heavenly demons. Beyond these lie countless heterodox paths of demons and ghosts. Qiao Ming possesses no cheat system or golden finger, relying solely on his temperament and innate talent. In seven years, he mastered the apex of martial arts, shattered mortal limits, and ushered in a golden age for the wuxia world. Now, as he steps onto the path of cultivation, new mysteries emerge. Across three thousand worlds and ancient cosmic eras, the fog of history gradually lifts to reveal the truth of immortality. This story features classic Shushan and Xianhu elements, emphasizing character growth and destiny over external advantages.